All About Eve 'Uncut' -- English Style
by AAEfanatic
Episode 4B
SCENE: London, Outside Gwi-Sun's house, night
SCENE: London, Inside Gwi-Sun's house, night
SCENE: London, Sun-Mi's bedroom, night
SCENE: London, Gwi-Sun's kitchen, night
SCENE: London, Outside Sun-Mi's aunt's house, morning.
SCENE: London, Driving In Hyung-Chul's BMW, afternoon
SCENE: London, Airport Departures check-in, afternoon.
SCENE: London, Airport Departures Hall, afternoon
SCENE: London, Outside the Airport
SCENE: London, Hyung-Chul's building foyer, afternoon
SCENE: London, Inside Hyung-Chul's flat, afternoon
SCENE: Airplane in flight, afternoon
SCENE: Airplane cabin, afternoon
Act 4
SCENE: London, Outside Gwi-Sun's house, night
Hyung-Chul's BMW smoothly rolls into the driveway and stops.
He looks over and sees -- with no surprise -- that Sun-Mi is sound asleep in the passenger seat.
Hyung-Chul....... Sun-Mi? We're here.
She stirs, but doesn't awaken.
Hyung-Chul....... Sun-Mi?
He lightly touches her shoulder, attempting to rouse her gently.
Still asleep, she pushes his hand away...
Sun-Mi.............. (mumbling) Stop it, Woo-Jin.
Giving up, he alights from the car. Circling round the front, he opens the passenger-side door and unfastens her seatbelt.
Hyung-Chul....... Wake up, Sleeping Beauty, or I'll have to carry you.
When she doesn't respond, he leans down over her...
Hyung-Chul....... I gave you fair warning.
With little effort, he lifts Sun-Mi up in his arms and carries her to the house...
SCENE: London, Inside Gwi-Sun's house, night
Gwi-Sun is sitting in the living room, reading a magazine.
[Doorbell sounds from O.S.] Ding-dong...
Gwi-Sun............ (aloud to herself) Who could it be at this hour?
She goes to the door and opens it... her eyes widen in surprise...
Outside, Hyung-Chul is cradling Sun-Mi in his arms.
He grins at Gwi-Sun, a bit sheepishly.
Hyung-Chul....... Hello, Auntie. We're back.
Gwi-Sun hurriedly welcomes him inside.
Gwi-Sun............ Come in, come in... What happened to Sun-Mi?
Hyung-Chul....... Nothing she can't sleep off.
He steps inside, waiting for direction on what to do next.
Gwi-Sun takes Sun-Mi's bag from his hand, sets it aside, and heads for the stairs.
Gwi-Sun............ Take Sun-Mi up to her bedroom. This way...
SCENE: London, Sun-Mi's bedroom, night
Gwi-Sun leads the way into Sun-Mi's bedroom.
Gwi-Sun............ Lay her on the bed... Careful!
Hyung-Chul....... Yes.
He eases Sun-Mi down on top of the bedcovers, placing her head on a pillow.
Gwi-Sun frets over Sun-Mi...
Gwi-Sun............ Tsk-tsk!... This girl... she can be so much trouble! ...
She removes Sun-Mi's shoes, setting them on the floor.
Gwi-Sun............ Trying to act grown up, when she's still just a child...
Meanwhile, Hyung-Chul is browsing Sun-Mi's desk, and notices a photo of Sun-Mi and Woo-Jin together.
SCENE: London, Gwi-Sun's kitchen, night
Hyung-Chul and Gwi-Sun sit at the kitchen table, talking over a cuppa...
Gwi-Sun............ Thank you for bringing Sun-Mi back safely. I'm sorry she's such a bother.
Hyung-Chul....... It's my fault. I should have kept her from overindulging.
Gwi-Sun............ Nonsense! It's not your responsibility. I'll scold her properly in the morning.
Hyung-Chul....... Please go easy, Auntie. Sun-Mi's facing a 'complicated' situation back home in Seoul.
Gwi-Sun............ Yes, I've heard all about it, from my brother...
She gazes into her tea wistfully...
Gwi-Sun............ Sun-Mi wears her heart on her sleeve, like her mother... Filling her head with romance about True Love.
She looks up at Hyung-Chul.
Gwi-Sun............ I'm grateful you watched out for Sun-Mi. It helped to keep her from brooding on her problems.
Hyung-Chul....... Actually, it was good for me, too, spending time with her.
Gwi-Sun............ Let me be direct -- what are your intentions regarding Sun-Mi?
The frank question catches him by surprise...
Hyung-Chul....... Er... What?
Gwi-Sun............ Women can sense these things. You do like Sun-Mi, right? It's more than 'just friends' for you?
Hyung-Chul....... Honestly, yes. But Sun-Mi's still young, and needs to find her way in life first...
Gwi-Sun............ (smiling) That's the answer I was hoping to hear.
Hyung-Chul....... Then, I have your support?
Gwi-Sun............ Not that it means much. Sun-Mi has her own mind, as you've already found out.
Hyung-Chul grins but says nothing.
Gwi-Sun checks the time...
Gwi-Sun............ It's late. I won't keep you any longer.
They both stand up.
Hyung-Chul....... Thank you for the tea.
Gwi-Sun............ Tomorrow, will you meet us at the airport to send Sun-Mi off?
Hyung-Chul....... Yes...
He thinks for a moment, then looks at her seriously...
Hyung-Chul....... Actually, Auntie, I'd like to ask a favor...
SCENE: London, Outside Sun-Mi's aunt's house, morning
Sun-Mi pulls her wheeled luggage down the front steps of her aunt's house.
Gwi-Sun............ I'm sorry. It's because a big group suddenly came.
Sun-Mi.............. It's OK. I can do things by myself now. I can speak English. What's the problem?
She laughs.
Gwi-Sun............ You were only here for a few weeks.
Hyung-Chul drives up to the house.
Gwi-Sun............ Hyung-Chul's here.
Hyung-Chul gets out of the car.
Hyung-Chul....... Hello.
Gwi-Sun............ (to Hyung-Chul) I'm sorry for asking you to do this. Come by the restaurant later. I'll give you a treat.
Hyung-Chul opens the boot of the car and walks over to get Sun-Mi's luggage.
Hyung-Chul....... No need. Just make me a lunch-box.
He picks up the luggage.
Gwi-Sun............ A lunch?
Sun-Mi is laughing as she remembers how he ate her lunch that day.
Gwi-Sun............ All right. I'll make you ten if you need it.
Hyung-Chul....... Thank you.
Sun-Mi and her aunt laugh.
Sun-Mi puts her smaller bag in the back seat and gives her aunt a hug.
Sun-Mi.............. Aunt, I'll come again.
Gwi-Sun............ OK. Also, your dad...
Sun-Mi.............. I know.
They both glance at Hyung-Chul, who acts busy with the luggage.
Sun-Mi.............. (quietly) I'll tell him to remarry soon, so don't worry.
Hyung-Chul overhears Sun-Mi's words and looks up at her.
Gwi-Sun............ You little cutie.
They laugh and hug again.
SCENE: London, Driving In Hyung-Chul's BMW, afternoon
Hyung-Chul is taking Sun-Mi to the airport.
Sun-Mi.............. I'm sorry you had to come out all the way here, when the airport is so close to your house.
Hyung-Chul....... No problem. I'm glad I can help out when things come up.
Sun-Mi.............. But this didn't just occur by chance, you know.
He feigns ignorance...
Hyung-Chul....... Oh?
Sun-Mi.............. My Auntie planned it to get us alone. She's still trying to match-make. I hope you don't mind.
Hyung-Chul....... Not at all. It's what good Auntie's do for their favorite nieces, hope for their future happiness.
Sun-Mi.............. Still, it's a bit annoying, having people assume they know what's best for you.
He grins and gives her a flirtatious wink.
Hyung-Chul....... You don't think your Aunt chose well?
She smiles at his joke.
Sun-Mi.............. You're so arrogant!
They drive on several more seconds, as Sun-Mi considers what to say about the previous night's events...
Sun-Mi.............. About last night... Auntie scolded me this morning...
She looks away sheepishly...
Sun-Mi.............. She said you had to carry me up to my bedroom.
Hyung-Chul....... (grins) It's something I seem to do recently.
They are approaching the crosswalk where he knocked her down with his car...
They both remember the accident, when he'd carried her, unconscious, into the hospital...
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 3, after the accident]
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Sun-Mi.............. It's a bit embarrassing, but thanks again for taking care of me.
Hyung-Chul....... No problem, I've already forgotten it.
Sun-Mi.............. (sighs) It seems I'm always imposing on you...
Hyung-Chul....... Isn't that what good friends are for?
The light changes to red and Hyung-Chul slows to a stop.
When Sun-Mi realizes where they are, she turns thoughtful...
Sun-Mi.............. Actually, you've been taking care of me from the first day ...
She turns to face him and convey her sincerity...
Sun-Mi.............. I'm truly glad we met, Senior. I feel I'm lucky to know you.
She smiles to cover her feelings of sadness at leaving.
Sun-Mi.............. Anytime you're in Seoul, please look me up.
Hyung-Chul....... I'll do that.
Sun-Mi.............. You have to let me treat you.
Hyung-Chul....... With what? Steaks?
Her eyes dance mirthfully as she shakes her head at his guess...
Sun-Mi.............. Hamburgers.
His eyes twinkle as he jokes back...
Hyung-Chul....... So if that guy in Seoul gives you more trouble, just dump him and come to me!
She pretends as if giving his idea serious consideration...
Sun-Mi.............. Hmmm ... If I do, what will you treat me with?
The light changes to green, and Hyung-Chul accelerates the BMW forward.
He grins teasingly...
Hyung-Chul....... Something expensive, of course, for such a momentous event.
Sun-Mi.............. Steaks? ... Lobster?
Hyung-Chul....... Nope.
His secrecy only drives her curiosity harder...
Sun-Mi.............. Come on, Senior, tell me. What is it?
Hyung-Chul....... Sorry. You'll find out... on our first official date.
Sun-Mi.............. (laughing) Still so arrogant!
SCENE: London, Airport Departures check-in, afternoon
(All dialog in this scene is in English)
Hyung-Chul and Sun-Mi are at the airport check-in counter.
Ticket agent...... Thanks for taking a flight with us. Take care. Bye bye.
Hyung-Chul....... Bye, thank you.
They walk away from the check-in.
SCENE: London, Airport Departures Hall, afternoon
Hyung-Chul brings a drink to Sun-Mi as she waiting at a table.
Hyung-Chul....... You'll be happy in Seoul. You'll see your dad and Woo-Jin.
Sun-Mi smiles when she hears Woo-Jin's name.
Hyung-Chul....... Did you buy a gift for the person who saved your life?
Sun-Mi.............. Nope, not yet.
She looks around.
Sun-Mi.............. It's a mystery, what should I get?
Hyung-Chul....... I thought so... so I bought one.
Hyung-Chul takes a small wrapped gift box from his pocket and places it on the table.
Hyung-Chul....... Don't make things complicated. Give this to her.
Sun-Mi looks surprised.
Sun-Mi.............. What is it?
Hyung-Chul....... A necklace. It's not any old cheap necklace. It's for your life savior.
Sun-Mi looks down.
Hyung-Chul....... If I see you in Seoul then introduce me. If she's wearing this necklace, I'll recognize her.
Sun-Mi.............. It looks wonderful.
She looks up a Hyung-Chul expectantly.
Sun-Mi.............. There isn't one for me?
Hyung-Chul....... Huh? Isn't it a big present just to have known me?
She laughs at his words, then looks at him with amusement.
Sun-Mi.............. You're so arrogant.
She looks down bashfully.
Sun-Mi.............. I bought something for you.
She takes the gift from her bag.
Hyung-Chul....... Oh really?
He starts to open the gift.
Hyung-Chul....... What is it?
He removes a porcelain music box topped with a Peter Rabbit figurine from the box.
Hyung-Chul....... Wow.
Sun-Mi.............. (smiling) Cute, isn't it?
Hyung-Chul....... (puzzled) But it doesn't really suit my character.
He turns it around to see all sides.
Sun-Mi.............. It suits me. It's up to the giver anyways.
Hyung-Chul....... (smiling) Thank you.
Hyung-Chul puts the gift back into the box.
She looks at the box for Young-Mi.
Sun-Mi.............. Thank you.
He checks his watch.
Hyung-Chul....... You have to go now.
Sun-Mi.............. Yes.
Hyung-Chul and Sun-Mi walk down some stairs into the gate area.
Sun-Mi.............. Then when are you coming?
Hyung-Chul....... I need to be here at least three years.
They walk a bit then stop and turn to face each other.
She looks shyly at Hyung-Chul.
Sun-Mi.............. Even though I'm not here eat well, and don't be depressed.
....................... Study hard and come back as a dashing man. See you in Seoul.
They laugh.
Hyung-Chul....... All right! This is a British goodbye.
He gives her a hug.
Hyung-Chul....... Take care.
She smiles at him.
Sun-Mi.............. Yes. You too.
He kisses her on the cheek.
Hyung-Chul....... Bye.
At first embarrassed by his public show of affection, she smiles, then waves goodbye.
Sun-Mi.............. Bye.
He waits as she goes through security.
Sun-Mi looks back and bows respectfully.
He waves to her.
She waves back and walks into the concourse.
Hyung-Chul watches until Sun-Mi is out of sight.
Deep in thought, he walks off slowly.
SCENE: London, Outside the Airport
Outside the terminal, Hyung-Chul gets in his car, and drives off.
SCENE: London, Hyung-Chul's building foyer, afternoon
From the airport, Hyung-Chul returns directly back to his flat.
When he arrives, Su-Jin is waiting for him in the building's entryway.
Su-Jin............... Hi!
Hyung-Chul....... What are you doing here?
Su-Jin............... What does it look like? ... Waiting for you.
Hyung-Chul....... (exasperated) Why not just call, if you have something to say?
Su-Jin............... Because it has to be said in person.
Hyung-Chul regards Su-Jin warily, wondering what is up...
SCENE: London, Inside Hyung-Chul's flat, afternoon
Hyung-Chul leads Su-Jin into his apartment as they talk.
Hyung-Chul....... John tells me that you're staying in London a few extra days.
Su-Jin............... Yes. I have something I needed to do.
Hyung-Chul....... With John? I heard that you two hit it off.
Su-Jin............... John was nice to help me out, but my family will never accept a non-Korean, so there's no future there.
Hyung-Chul....... Does John understand that?
Su-Jin............... He's a player, so I doubt he cares...
She appears indifferent in conversing on the matter, but then her expression shifts....
Su-Jin............... How is it going with Jin Sun-Mi, now that her class is finished?
Hyung-Chul....... She's fine. I just took her to the airport.
Su-Jin............... Will you see her again, in Seoul?
Hyung-Chul....... That's not something I want to discuss with you. Didn't you have something to tell me?
Su-Jin............... (smiling) Mmm ... Could you get me a glass of water first?
Hyung-Chul....... Sure.
She waits by the couch while he goes to the kitchen and takes a glass down from the cabinet.
Su-Jin............... Actually, I was wondering if we could pick up from where we left off?
He opens the fridge to get the chilled water bottle, answering guardedly...
Hyung-Chul....... And where is that?
Su-Jin............... Your birthday. I promised you a present, but didn't have a chance to give it.
He fills the glass, and returns the bottle back into the fridge...
Hyung-Chul....... What present?
Su-Jin............... Let me show you.
After closing the frig, Hyung-Chul turns to look at Su-Jin, and almost drops the glass...
Su-Jin smiles, pleased by his stunned reaction...
Su-Jin............... I thought you'd like it ... I picked this out specially for you.
Hyung-Chul, struggling for what to say, just stares blankly.
Su-Jin............... Are you going to just stand there and gawk like a fool, or come over and unwrap your present?
SCENE: Airplane in flight, afternoon
SCENE: Airplane cabin, afternoon
On the flight back home, Sun-Mi is apprehensive...
Sun-Mi.............. (aloud to herself) What will we say when we meet again?
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 4, the previous night at the restaurant]
Sun-Mi.............. But even when I think there must a misunderstanding, I'm unsure.
Hyung-Chul....... It's sadder when you don't say everything you want to. Try telling him how you really feel.
Sun-Mi.............. I'll try to have the courage.
Hyung-Chul....... Speak from the heart, then it'll work out.
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Sun-Mi.............. Senior's right, I just need to make things clear to Woo-Jin.
She sighs deeply.
Sun-Mi.............. But if it's True Love, why am I still thinking about Senior, and missing him already?
To Be Continued...